Before, during, and after your Puentes experience, our team is dedicated to making your adventure abroad as enjoyable and meaningful as possible.
Pre-Departure Preparation
In advance of your departure for Argentina, we’ll give you access to the exclusive online Puentes Participant Portal with detailed pre-departure steps, information to help you prepare for your travels and life abroad, and a directory of fellow students. We will also accompany you throughout the process to secure your student visa. You will participate in the Pre-Departure Webinar with the Puentes team to review program details and your pre-travel questions.
Airport Pickup and Orientation
Upon your arrival to your destination city, you are welcomed at the airport by Puentes staff and transported to your new home. We’ll also provide you with a welcome packet with a local transportation card, local snacks, and a few other essentials for your first days in the country. You will have an Orientation seminar to tell you all about the city and the Puentes program, followed by a Welcome Dinner so you can get to know your fellow participants.
On-Site Support
The Puentes team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on the ground, in-person. You also have regular, scheduled contact in person with the Puentes team through cultural programming, coffee chats, and through the internship oversight meetings. Puentes is always available to help you work through any adjustments to your life abroad.
Lasting Impact
Your Puentes experience doesn’t end after your study abroad semester. After completing your Puentes adventure, you join the network of Puentes alumni. You will continue to be supported through the mentorship of the Puentes team, and you’ll be eligible to receive letters of recommendation from Puentes for your future professional and academic endeavors if you chose to do an internship. We are committed to continuing to build bridges for your future.
“Puentes has been an excellent resource for Boston College students studying in Buenos Aires since 2016. Before the students go abroad, Puentes helps students secure a visa and will provide a virtual orientation so that students feel prepared. When the students arrive in Buenos Aires, Puentes successfully arranges student housing, provides excellent internship opportunities and helps students navigate the course selection process. We are very happy with [the team] and Puentes and the work they do for our students.”